MyNewsGhana.net earlier reported that broadcaster Captain Smart has been suspended from his post at the Accra-based Angel FM.
This was due to a viral video the ace journalist made on-air in his usual show where he drags notable persons to account and call out people in high-ranking positions to order.
In the recent video by Captain Smart, the controversial journalist seriously criticized the current Nana Akufo-Addo administration for its poor performance over time.
Meanwhile, The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Angel Broadcasting Network (ABN), Dr. Kwaku Oteng, has revealed why popular broadcaster, Captain Smart has been suspended from his post at the Accra-based Angel FM.
The news of his suspension was brought to public notice on Thursday, May 6, 2021, by IMANI chief, Mr. Franklin Cudjoe. According to him, Smart was suspended over his “usual critical commentary on national affairs”.
“Had a worrying conversation with Captain Smart moments ago. His boss has asked him to go off air for a while as a result of undue pressure that has been piled on him by ‘high ranking officials in government’.
“Captain Smart’s crime is that his usual critical commentary on national affairs, is making government unpopular. Really? I hope it is not some over zealous politicians who made those calls. Either way, it paints a gravely intolerant picture. #fixitnow,” he posted on Facebook.
However, explaining the rationale behind Captain Smart’s suspension, Dr. Kwaku Oteng said the former has continuously refused to listen to his advice after cautioning him to stop using his sho dragging the name of notable personalities in the mud.
“Captain Smart was not suspended for being critical on national issues but his continuous disparaging remarks about the President and his vice, Alan Kyerematen, the IGP and other key government officials,” he explained through ABN’s General Manager Kojo Dickson on the station’s midday news.
Source: Mynewsghana
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